Vietnam: Day Trips & Extensions

Below are Goway’s Vietnam day tours and extensions listed in alphabetical order by city (there are many more options we haven’t listed). They combine well with our Vietnam stopovers/city breaks. As experts in customizing itineraries to suit your personal interests, time available and budget, we look forward to being of service to you.

Day Trips

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Enjoy an evening performance of enchanting water puppets in downtown Hanoi. This traditional artform, which sees wooden puppets move through pools of water, has delighted people for centuries and is sure to dazzle you. Afterwards, enjoy dinner at one of the best restaurants in Hanoi.

Journey to Cu Chi to explore the tunnels that helped the North Vietnamese wage guerilla warfare against the French and Americans before touring Ho Chi Minh City to see the former Presidential Palace, where the South Vietnamese government used to hold power, as well as the History Museum, which charts the history of the nation.

Take half a day to visit the famous Hoi An marketplace and interact with vendors to see the incredible produce that feeds locals every day. Afterwards, cruise along the Thu Bon River to a small cooking school where you’ll learn to make Vietnamese specialties and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Embark on a walking tour through Hoi An, which was untouched by war and remains a treasure of a bygone era. Cars aren’t allowed to drive in Hoi An, making it the ideal place to explore on foot. On your tour you’ll see the Japanese-style covered bridge, the local market, and architectural remnants of French, Chinese, and other colonial influences.

Take half a day to explore two of the imperial tombs outside the city of Hue. First, visit the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, with its tranquil lotus ponds and small forest, and then visit Khai Dinh’s Tomb, which is decorated with colonial flair indicative of his affiliation with French colonists.

Head onto the Perfume (Huong) River to experience Hue’s most iconic feature. As you cruise along the river aboard a comfortable vessel, you’ll enjoy stunning views of both the Imperial Palace and the Thien Mu Pagoda.